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You say I’m a dreamer. But I’m not the only one 🌱🌱
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Late result for anyone still awake: Na’Cole Thompson, the Democratic candidate in the mayoral race today in Leander, Texas, has won the election.
She got 57% and won’t need a runoff, with two Republicans adding up to 43%.
She got 57% and won’t need a runoff, with two Republicans adding up to 43%.
February 8, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Late result for anyone still awake: Na’Cole Thompson, the Democratic candidate in the mayoral race today in Leander, Texas, has won the election.
She got 57% and won’t need a runoff, with two Republicans adding up to 43%.
She got 57% and won’t need a runoff, with two Republicans adding up to 43%.
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TL;DR Donald Trump is blackmailing the country in exchange for naming rights
Trump wanted Dulles Airport and Penn Station named after him as condition of releasing rail tunnel funds
Funding for the Gateway Project has been held up since October.
www.politico.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
TL;DR Donald Trump is blackmailing the country in exchange for naming rights
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BREAKING: Judge Cobb has barred DHS from preventing members of Congress from visiting immigration detention facilities without notice, saying the administration's policy likely violated the law requiring their unfettered access. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
BREAKING: Judge Cobb has barred DHS from preventing members of Congress from visiting immigration detention facilities without notice, saying the administration's policy likely violated the law requiring their unfettered access. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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The order by Judge Tunheim, a Clinton appointee, requires DHS to release anyone detained on this basis and return to MN anyone sent to another state as a result of this targeting. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM
The order by Judge Tunheim, a Clinton appointee, requires DHS to release anyone detained on this basis and return to MN anyone sent to another state as a result of this targeting. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
According to Forbes’ estimates, since Trump was reelected, his net worth is up around $3.7 billion, to $6.7 billion; Eric T has increased tenfold, to about $400 million; and Trump Jr.’s has increased sixfold, to approximately $300 million. Also, 19-year-old Barron Trump is worth around $150 million.
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
According to Forbes’ estimates, since Trump was reelected, his net worth is up around $3.7 billion, to $6.7 billion; Eric T has increased tenfold, to about $400 million; and Trump Jr.’s has increased sixfold, to approximately $300 million. Also, 19-year-old Barron Trump is worth around $150 million.
Tick. Tock. stocks.apple.com/AthcBQhwKTtW...
Users say TikTok stifled posts about Minneapolis shooting as platform faltered — The Washington Post
TikTok users said their videos about federal immigration enforcement were being suppressed days after a deal to spin off the U.S. business to new investors was finalized.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk.
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk.
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.
Well, here’s a link:
georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
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Trump's buddies now control TikTok in the U.S. www.cnn.com/2026/01/22/t...
The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed | CNN Business
The joint venture acquiring TikTok’s US assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company, one day before the deadline set by President Donald Trump ...
www.cnn.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Trump's buddies now control TikTok in the U.S. www.cnn.com/2026/01/22/t...
Where are our leaders here in San Antonio? People are being detained ILLEGALLY!
I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
January 21, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Where are our leaders here in San Antonio? People are being detained ILLEGALLY!
NO ONE VOTED FOR THIS (except the crooks themselves, I guess)
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
Trump Sets Fraudster Free From Prison for a Second Time
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:09 AM
NO ONE VOTED FOR THIS (except the crooks themselves, I guess)
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
January 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
"MILITARY EQUIPMENT IS NOT BEING MADE FAST ENOUGH!"
Trump says he won't allow defense firms to do buybacks or pay dividends until they speed up production - Business Insider
Trump says he won't allow defense firms to do buybacks or pay dividends until they speed up production - Business Insider
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
"MILITARY EQUIPMENT IS NOT BEING MADE FAST ENOUGH!"
Trump says he won't allow defense firms to do buybacks or pay dividends until they speed up production - Business Insider
Trump says he won't allow defense firms to do buybacks or pay dividends until they speed up production - Business Insider
Not too late to get vaccinated
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know. n.pr/49yrLtt
Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
n.pr
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Not too late to get vaccinated
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On Monday, multiple organizations filed a lawsuit challenging exemptions from the Trump administration that would allow coke ovens to spew chemicals that lead to hazardous air pollution.
Environmental groups file lawsuit to stop coke oven pollution exemptions
Multiple organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s proclamation that would allow coke oven exemptions.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On Monday, multiple organizations filed a lawsuit challenging exemptions from the Trump administration that would allow coke ovens to spew chemicals that lead to hazardous air pollution.
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Axios has learned the White House has begun managing the DOJ's account on X to respond to posts highlighting mentions of Trump in the Epstein files.
In typical administrations, there is a wall between the White House and what is supposed to be an independent Justice Department.
In typical administrations, there is a wall between the White House and what is supposed to be an independent Justice Department.
Scoop: Trump administration expects Epstein files release could last another week
The White House has begun managing the DOJ's account on X, an effort to finish out the year and the Epstein file disclosure requirements set by Congress.
www.axios.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Axios has learned the White House has begun managing the DOJ's account on X to respond to posts highlighting mentions of Trump in the Epstein files.
In typical administrations, there is a wall between the White House and what is supposed to be an independent Justice Department.
In typical administrations, there is a wall between the White House and what is supposed to be an independent Justice Department.
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump admin's effort to strip attorney Mark Zaid's security clearance.
Zaid represented a whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump's first impeachment.
Zaid represented a whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump's first impeachment.
December 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A federal judge has blocked the Trump admin's effort to strip attorney Mark Zaid's security clearance.
Zaid represented a whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump's first impeachment.
Zaid represented a whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump's first impeachment.
My vote: Aye!
Jack Smith is calling for the House Judiciary Committee to release the recording of his full closed-door deposition before the panel.
"Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
"Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
December 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
My vote: Aye!
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One of the most prominent MAGA stars — who just a year ago thought she was being nominated UN ambassador before that got pulled, in part because the GOP got worried about losing her seat — announces she is ending her run for governor *AND* retiring from Congress. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave Congress
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
One of the most prominent MAGA stars — who just a year ago thought she was being nominated UN ambassador before that got pulled, in part because the GOP got worried about losing her seat — announces she is ending her run for governor *AND* retiring from Congress. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/n...
"They will not forget that when they needed their government to stand with them against the man who stole their futures, their President chose to stand with the criminal instead,"
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'Betrayed': Investors grapple with Trump commuting sentence of man who defrauded them — Los Angeles Times
David Gentile was convicted in what prosecutors described as a $1.6-billion Ponzi scheme. President Trump freed him. Now victims, including Trump supporters, are at a loss.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"They will not forget that when they needed their government to stand with them against the man who stole their futures, their President chose to stand with the criminal instead,"
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President Donald Trump blamed Rob Reiner's outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a shocking post that seemed intent on decrying his opponents even in the face of a tragedy.
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
President Donald Trump is blaming Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a post that seemed intent on decrying his opponents even in the face of a tragedy.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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The report also singled out the cost of Trump’s deployments to U.S. cities over the past year and cited reporting by The Intercept on the steep cost of those deployments.
Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Trump’s campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.
interc.pt
December 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The report also singled out the cost of Trump’s deployments to U.S. cities over the past year and cited reporting by The Intercept on the steep cost of those deployments.